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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -   Kyle Naughton came through the League Cup tie with Brighton on Wednesday without any ill-effects and will be available once more, but Spurs will be without Kyle Walker (hip) and Nabil Bentaleb (ankle), while Etienne Capoue hopes to shake off a knock he took to his knee against Newcastle United last Sunday.  Aaron Lennon had a slight hamstring pull on Wednesday, but hopes to be ready to play.
   ASTON VILLA TEAM NEWS : -  Ex-Spur Alan Hutton will miss the game against his old side with an ankle injury, but defender Nathan Baker could recover from a hamstring injury to feature and Andreas Weimann will be fit after taking a knock in Villa's game at QPR.  Phillipe Senderos has a thigh injury that might rule him out.
   Some scary stories around today on Halloween.  The Express reckon Real Madrid will bid £20 million for Hugo Lloris in January or if necessary next summer, but Paris St. Germain are also interested.  We must be really good if they keep buying all our players !!
   AC Milan are looking to sign Jan Vertonghen in the summer of 2015 according to some sources.
   Tottenham's home League Cup quarter final against Newcastle United will be played on Wednesday 17th December with a 19:45 kick off.
   Nabil Bentaleb and Eric Dier have been nominated in Tuttosport's list of 40 candidates for the Golden Boy award of the best Under-21 player in Europe.
   The Daily Mail reckons that Daniel Levy will have a shake-up of the clubs scouting network, after he feels that the money spent in the summer of 2013 has not reaped the benefits it should have done.  Franco Baldini looks set to stay as Sporting Director, despite rumours that Spurs might let him leave.
   Spurs Under-21s lost 1-2 to Liverpool away at Langthorne Park, St. Helens tonight, with the Spurs goal scored by Will Miller.

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   Tottenham have been linked, with Liverpool and Manchester United, to 25 year old Turkish defender Omar Toprak of Bayer Leverksen, who would cost £12 million.
   The Daily Mirror claim that Benoit Assou-Ekotto has been told he can leave Tottenham on a free transfer, but he does not want ot drop his salary of £40,000 a week, which is deterring QPR and Crystal Palace from taking him on.
   Former Spurs assistant coach Chris Ramsey has joined QPR as their youth coach.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Lee Clark has been appointed as the new manager of Blackpool ... 

   Tottenham beat Brighton and Hove Albion 3-0 at White Hart Lane tonight in the League Cup.  For a match report click here.
   Spurs were drawn at home to Newcastle United in the quarter finals of the League Cup.
   Mauricio Pochettino had complained that Tottenham's poor home form was down to the pitch being too small.  Spurs have the third smallest pitch in the Premier League.

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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Kyle Naughton is back in the squad after his ankle injury against Southampton, while Federico Fazio returns after serving a one match suspension for getting sent off at Manchester City.  Nabil Bentaleb's ankle injury rules him out and Kyle Walker is still side-lined with his recovery from hip surgery.
   BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION TEAM NEWS : -  Sam Baldock misses the tie with Tottenham as he is cup-tied and both Craig Makail-Smith (hamstring) and Bruno (groin) are doubtful, but Kazenga Lua Lua is back after suspension.  Solly March, Dale Stephens and Andrew Crofts are all out injured long term.
   For a preview of the Brighton match, click here.
   Spurs are reportedly interested in signing £15 million rated Jay Rodriguez from Southampton and counter stories reckon the South Coast Big Club will splash out £10 million on Harry Kane.  If Rodriguez did come to White hart Lane, some sources report that Andros Townsend might leave with Southampton or West Ham United possible destinations, to allow him to play regular first team football.

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   Spurs Under-21s beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Premier Academy Under-21 League tonight at Stevenage FC, with Emmanuel Sonupe scoring the deciding goal.
   Tottenham have been reported as being in advanced talks with free agent Lassana Diarra, who had previously played for CSKA Moscow, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Arsenal.  Later in the day, the rumours were denied.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Birmingham City have appointed Gary Rowett as their latest manager ... Blackpool have sacked their manager Jose Riga ...

   Tottenham lost 1-2 to Newcastle United at White Hart Lane this afternoon.  For a match report, click here.
   Stories in today's papers claim that Spurs might have to spend a two year stretch at Stadium MK as the new White Hart Lane stadium is completed..
   Tottenham have said they are offering support to Paul Gascoigne, who was sectioned yesterday morning after another alleged drinking binge.  The former ENgland midfielder has gone into emergency detox.
   Sporting Director Franco Baldini is said to have been to watch Borussia Moenchengladbach's German international midfielder Christoph Kramer twice, with a move expected for the player in January.
   If DeAndre Yedlin arrives from Seattle Sounders in January (dependent on getting a Latvian passport), this could persuade Tottenham to sell Kyle Naughton to Swansea City.

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   Rumours linking Paulinho with a loan move back to Brazilian side Corinthians have been denied by Tottenham.
   For a preview of tomorrow's game against Newcastle United, click here.
   Spurs Under-18s beat Reading 2-1 at Hotspur Way this morning, with goals from Cy Goddard and Shayon Harrison.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Leeds United sacked their manager Darko Milanic after just 32 days in charge ... 

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... Arsene Wenger said that water only boils at 100 degrees and not 99, so his team have to find that extra degree.  However, while that is true, water will perform as though it is boiling even though it has not reached the requisite temperature ... unlike Arsenal.

   Spurs are asking everyone attending the match to wear something white to pay remembrance to Bill Nicholson at Sunday's match against Newcastle United.  It doesn't have top be a Spurs shirt, but can be a white shirt, coat, scarf or hoodie.
   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  As well as injury victims Kyle Walker (hip), Kyle Naughton (ankle) and Nabil Bentaleb (ankle), Federico Fazio will not be available after getting sent off against Manchester City last Saturday.  Naughton and Bentaleb might be having late fitness tests for the game if they come through training on Saturday OK.
   NEWCASTLE UNITED TEAM NEWS : -  The North-East side could be without striker Papiss Cisse, who has a knee injury, although defender Ryan Taylor is back in the squad for the first time in a year after suffering a cruciate ligament injury.  Other doubts are midfielder Chiekh Tiote, forwards Emmanuel Riviere and Sammy Ameobi and defender Mike Williamson.
   Tottenham, Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Newcastle United and Liverpool are all said to be interested in Bayer Leverkusen's Belgian winger Karim Bellarabi, who could be available in January.
   Spurs are also rumoured to be interested in Ajax's 29 year old Finnish defender Niklas Moisander, who is out of contract next summer.

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   Tottenham beat Asteras Tripolis 5-1 at White Hart Lane tonight in the Europa League.  For a match report. click here.
   Today is the 10th anniversary of the death of the greatest Spur ever ... Bill Nicholson.  He will never be forgotten.

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   Everyone at MEHSTG was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of Club Historian Andy Porter this morning.  Our heartfelt sympathies go to his family and to his friends.  A personal tribute to Andy can be viewed here.
   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Tottenham have Nabil Bentaleb and Kyle Naughton missing with ankle injuries and Kyle Walker is still out recovering from his hip surgery.
   For a preview of the match with Asteras Tripolis tomorrow, click here.

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   Spurs are being linked with Chelsea and Arsenal target, 22 year old Marseille midfielder Giannelli Imbula, who is a full international for France.

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... Balfour Beatty, the builders converting the Olympic Stadium into the new Upton Park, want another £50 million of the tax payer's money to complete the job.  No.  Really, they do !!

   Someone has started a ridiculous rumour that Spurs would want to buy Stevie Wonder from Arsenal for £10 million in January.  There are number of issues with this rumour, but the main one being that he is crap and the fact that he thinks hell would freeze over before this transfer happens is warmly echoed by Spurs fans.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Birmingham City sacked their manager Lee Clark today ... 

   Spurs are once more being linked with a move for Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk winger Yehven Konoplyanka, who would be available for a knock-down price of £5 million in January.
   The Sunday Mirror gives Spurs fans a crumb of good news after yesterday's defeat, with a story claiming Christian Eriksen is set for new contract talks, as he appears ready to commit his future to Tottenham under Mauricio Pochettino.
   The Mirror also runs a story saying that the possible departure of Hugo Lloris for Champions League football has alerted Tottenham to the France Under-21 goalkeeper Ali Ahamada of Toulouse, who would cost £9 million, with some of the continent's top clubs also chasing him.
   The Sunday Express says Spurs, Liverpool and Arsenal are all chasing Shinji Okazaki, a Japanese striker playing for Mainz.

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... Arsene Wenger has been accused of being more defensive than his team during a patronising interview with the BBC's Jacqui Oatley after yesterday's 2-2 draw with Hull City.

   Tottenham lost 1-4 to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon.  Click here for a match report.

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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Spurs are waiting for late checks on Hugo Lloris and Nacer Chadli, who both had to sit out mid-week Euro 2016 matches.  Nabil Bentaleb and Emmanuel Adebayor were late returning to the club from their African Cup of Nations matches on Wednesday and so may not have had time to recover in time for the match on Saturday at Manchester City.  The two Kyles - Walker and Naughton - will miss out, but Naughton could return in Thursday's Europa League match against Asteras Tripolis at White Hart Lane.
   MANCHESTER CITY TEAM NEWS : -  Eliaquim Mangala will miss out with a groin injury and Yaya Toure may be rested after travelling  to play for Ivory Coast.  Samir Nasri's groin injury might side-line him for the match, but Fernandinho is expected back after a hamstring strain.
   For a preview of tomorrow's Manchester City match, click here.
   Spurs Under-18s travelled around the M25 to play Arsenal at London Colney and came home with two goals from Ismail Azzaoui giving them a 2-0 win and three points.

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   Milos Veljkovic has joined Middlesbrough on a three month loan, which could be extended in January.
   Talks have apparently taken place between Spurs and MK Dons about a ground share for the season prior to Tottenham moving into their new stadium.
   Spurs are today being linked with a move for Fenerbahce's 27 year old Nigerian striker Emmanuel Emenike, who would cost around £10 million.
   Former Spurs central defender William Gallas has announced his retirement from football today.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Tranmere Rovers have appointed Micky Adams as their new manager ... 

   Spurs have today been linked with a move for Fiorentina's 21 year old Croatian striker Ante Rebic.
   Jan Vertonghen is reported to have missed out on the captaincy at Spurs this season, as Mauricio Pochettino is allegedly said to have approached senior figures in the squad to sound them out about who should have the armband and Younes Kaboul was the man selected.

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   OTHER NEWS ... York City have appointed Russ Wilcox as their new manager ... 

   Harry Kane, Tom Carroll and Eric Dier all played 90 minutes of England Under-21s 2-1 away win in the Euro 2015 U21 Championship play off second leg, winning 4-2 on aggregate.  Alex Pritchard was an unused substitute.
   Christian Eriksen was in Denmark's side that lost 0-1 at home to Portugal in the Euro 20156 qualifying group game tonight, with the midfielder completing 84 minute sof the match before the visitors scored a winner deep into added time at the end of the game.
   Hugo Lloris was an unused sub in France's 3-0 away Euro 2016 qualifier tonight in Armenia.
   Vlad Chiriches completed the 90 minutes of Romania's 2-0 away European qualifier in Finland tonight.
   Tottenham's Under-21s lost 1-3 away to Norwich City at Carrow Road tonight, with Cristian Ceballos scoring Tottenham's goal.

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   Ben Davies was an unused substitute in Wales' 2-1 home win over Cyprus in the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign in Cardiff tonight.
   Jan Vertonghen played all of Belgium's 1-1 away draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina tonight in the Euro 2016 qualifying match, while Nacer Chadli and Mousa Dembele were unused substitutes.
   Tottenham are today being linked with a move for Toulouse striker Wissam Ben Yedder, who would cost £5 million..

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   OTHER NEWS ... Tranmere Rovers manager Rob Edwards was sacked today ... Scunthorpe United appointed Mark Robins as their new manager ...

   Andros Townsend was an unused substitute for England's 1-0 Euro 2016 qualifier in Estonia tonight.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Bolton Wanderers have named Neil Lennon as their new manager ... 

   Spurs are set to make a £15 million bid for West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino according to the Sun today.
   Tottenham's Under-18s lost 1-5 at home to Brighton and Hove Albion this morning, with their goal scored by Shayon Harrison.
   Erik Lamela played 60 minutes of Argentina's 0-2 friendly defeat in Beijing this morning.
   DeAndre Yedlin played all of the USA's 1-1 draw with Ecuador this morning.
   Christian Eriksen played all of Denmark's 1-1 Euro qualifying draw in Albania tonight.
   Hugo Lloris was an unused substitute as France beat Portugal in a friendly international tonight.

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   Wales drew 0-0 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff tonight in the Euro 2016 qualifiers, with Ben Davies playing the 90 minutes for Wales.
   Belgium beat Andorra in a Euro 2016 qualifier in Brussells tonight and Jan Vertonghen played the whole match.  Nacer Chadli scored the third Belgium goal being substituted after 61 minutes, while Mousa Dembele was an unused substitute.
   Tom Carroll and Harry Kane played all of England Under-21s European Championship finals play-off first leg 2-1 win over Croatia at Molineux tonight.  Kane scored for England and Eric Dier came on as a substitute in the 46th minute.
   Milos Velkjovic played 90 minutes of Serbia Under-21s 0-0 draw at home to Spain in the European Championship finals play-off first leg tonight.
   SV Hamburg have indicated that they may wish to make the loan of Lewis Holtby a permanent deal for £5 million.
   Spurs have been linked in the Daily Mirror with a move for Schalke 04's Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar in January for a price of £3 million should Roberto Soldado go to Internazionale.  However, the Italian club are not likely to match his £60,00 a week wages at White Hart Lane.
   With Kyle Naughton's ankle ligament injury possibly ruling him out for three months, DeAndre Yedlin has hinted that he could join Spurs in January if he can obtain a Latvian passport (form his mother's side of the family).

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   Andros Townsend came on as a 66th minute substitute for England in their 5-0 win over San Marino at Wembley in a Euro 2016 qualifier tonight.  Andros scored once and had another shot kicked off the line in his short cameo appearance.

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   Reports rumour that QPR want to take Emmanuel Adebayor to Loftus Road.
   There are also reports that Spurs want to sell Aaron Lennon for £8 million, but the winger wants to stay with the club.
   Former Spurs centre-half Sebastien Bassong has joined Watford on loan from Norwich City for three months.

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   Kyle Walker is aiming to return to the Spurs team in the short term, getting back into training this month and then starting running with a place back in the starting line up to follow fairly quickly after if all goes to plan.
   Ben Davies has been awarded the Football Association of Wales' Young Player of the Year.
   Former Spurs forward and coach Les Ferdinand has been appointed as Head of Football Operations at QPR.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Cardiff City have appointed Russell Slade as their new manager ... Watford appoint Slavisa Jokanovic as their fourth manager of the season following the departure of Billy McKinlay after two matches in charge ...

   Spurs have had further fixture changes announced, with the following games moving dates/times ...
        Swansea City (away) will now take place on Sunday 14th December with a 16.00 kick off (Sky Sports
        The home game with Manchester United will kick off at Noon on Sunday 28th December (BT Sport).
        Chelsea's visit to Tottenham on 1st January 2015 will now kick off at 17.30 (BT Sport).
   Partizan Belgrade will have part of their ground closed in their Europa League match with Besiktas for the displaying of an anti-Semitic banner in the match against Spurs.  The K section of the home support will be shut to spectators, as this was where the banner was displayed and the Serbian club also got a €40,000 fine from UEFA.

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   Tottenham beat Southampton 1-0 at White Hart Lane this afternoon.  Click here for a match report.
   The Sunday Star reports that Spurs may make a £4 million bid for Anderlecht's 21 year old Honduran winger Andy Najar, who previously played in the MLS.  The club have had him watched and plan to bring him in as competition for Aaron Lennon and Andros Townsend.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Colin Cooper left his post as Hartlepool United manager today ... 

   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Danny Rose and Mousa Dembele are both likely to have late fitness tests after picking up knocks recently.  Kyle Walker is definitely out, with no return date set for his first team comeback after pelvic surgery.
   SOUTHAMPTON TEAM NEWS : -  There is a more or less full squad for Ronald Koeman to choose from, with only Maya Yoshida missing, as Florin Gardos likely to recover from his calf injury.
   For a preview of the Southampton match, click here.
   Spurs Under-18s drew 1-1 with Aston Villa Under-18s on their visit to Bodymoor Heath this morning.  The Spurs goal was scored by Shayon Harrison.

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... “Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says patience is needed as £20m winger Lazar Markovic adjusts to life in the Premier League after his summer move from Benfica,” he told the Liverpool Echo. Not this season’s Spurs (who he said signed too many players from outside the Premier League last season) then ??

   Tottenham drew 1-1 with Besiktas at White Hart Lane in the Europa League tonight.  For a match report click here.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Manager Dougie Freeman parted company with Bolton Wanderers by mutual consent ...

   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Danny Rose is doubtful; for the match after having to be substituted against Arsenal on Saturday, while Kyle Walker is still out with his recovery from his hip operation still keeping him side-lined, with no return date as yet.
   For a brief preview of the Besiktas game, click here.

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